Ellie Scotney Makes History as UK's Youngest Undisputed Champion

In a fiercely contested 10-round battle, Ellie Scotney emerged victorious against Mayelli Flores, claiming the undisputed super-bantamweight world championship title. Securing a unanimous decision, Scotney unified the WBA 122lbs belt with her existing WBO, WBC, and IBF world championships, cementing her place in British boxing history as the youngest undisputed world champion in the four-belt era. Flores, seeking to become the first Mexican woman to win the undisputed championship, put up a relentless fight, but ultimately fell short. Two judges scored the fight 100-90 in Scotney's favor, while the third judge scored it 96-94. Prior to the fight, Scotney attended church on Easter Sunday, but found no peace in the ring as Flores launched a fierce attack from the opening bell. Despite being rocked by a right hook in the first round, Scotney regained composure and landed several significant shots, including a left hook and a smashing right to the chin. The fight became a test of endurance, with both fighters giving their all. Scotney's technical skill and determination ultimately paid off, as she landed several crucial shots, including a right uppercut and a backhand hook. In the final round, Scotney's hooks proved decisive, and she celebrated a well-deserved victory. In a post-fight interview, Scotney praised Flores as a 'real champion' and acknowledged the difficulty of the fight, stating, 'I had to go through so many tests just to get in this ring today, and only God brought me through.'